Forty-five watts per channel of clean, warm Marantz gooey goodness. Found this one at a Goodwill store for $15.00. Static was eliminated with contact cleaner, now it works like a charm.For me, Marantz receivers are second only to Pioneer as far as build quality and sound. They have a powerful, room-filling sound, like there's a switch for "Super Loudness" on them - kicking everything up a notch. Like your sound more natural, look to Yamaha. Want something in the middle? Try Sansui. Want to ROCK the house? Pull out the Marantz.
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I love mine. The sound is full, lush, and smooth. How can you not love the blue face. The effect is almost hypnotic
ReplyDeleteGot my 2245 at a thrift for $19.99. It needed no work whatsoever. Hooked up to B&W DM 2000, Music Hall MMF 5, and playing direct to disc of Ellington standards (m&k) was sent straight to analogue Heaven. Unbelievable! Lack of funds forced sale of all three pieces. It was an evil day.
ReplyDeleteI've got both a Marantz 2252B and two Marantz 1515's,I recently changed my bulbs over to L.E.D's, what a difference in look, bright beautiful blue.
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